The Christmas parade will be 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. The theme this year is Midland’s Merry Emoji Christmas. The parade route will follow “A” Street from Ventura Avenue (near Windlands Park) to near Midland High School. Road closures along “A” Street will begin at 4 p.m.; drivers are advised to use an alternate route.

To register a parade float or to learn more, please visit www.midlandtexas.gov or call 432- 685-7379. Parade entry registrations will be accepted until Dec. 7.